Nathan W. Nakis
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| Age: |
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19 |
| Hometown: |
Sedro-Woolley, Wa |
| Date of Death: |
12/16/2003 |
| Incident Location: |
Mosul, Iraq |
| Branch of Military: |
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Army |
| Rank: |
Spc. |
| Unit: |
Company B, 52nd Engineer Battalion (Heavy), Army National Guard |
| Unit's Base: |
Albany, Oregon |
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When Nathan Nakis' mother nominated her son as soldier of the week for his unit in August, she wrote he "has always loved three things: playing in the dirt, being outdoors and acting like a soldier."
"So we were not surprised when he decided to join the Army National Guard as a combat engineer to help support his college education," she wrote of the freshman at Oregon State University.
25/11/2011Jerry C. Donnelly
Nathan and I had a very interesting first National Guard weekend together. Nathan and I were the company's two newest soldiers and we both and the same MOS. Nathan just got back to Oregon after his AIT training and was reporting for duty with the B 52's. I just reenlisted after being off the shore of Syria during the prior six months. I was on a Naval ship supporting the Iraq Norther No-Fly-Zone. I was a medic and the company did not have a billet for medic, so I magically became a 62J. That drill weekend we were alerted and told to pack up for war. One weekend my ass. It was 14 months for me and Nathan sacrificed his life 10 months into our part of the war. I was Nathan's battle-buddy and team leader. He took good care of me. I was one of the oldest and he the youngest in our platoon. I am sure Nathan is in heaven helping God build and repair bridges of the soul.
12/03/2010Katie Schloemer
I miss Nathan he was a good kid and he was always there to help you when ever you needed help. I didnt know him that well but with him being involved in Boy Scouts I got to know him better as I went with my grandfather and his trop on things.. the last time i think i saw Nathan he was at my grandparents place helping my grandpa Gene Schloemer with something... even though he was working he would always find time to play with me when i was little... i miss him so much.... We will always remember and miss you nathan!!!